The author expresses dismay over the digitization of mail and elimination of physical visitation in US prisons. Many states now scan all incoming and outgoing mail, destroying the originals and making them accessible only via paid tablets. This process is slow, involves censorship often performed by AI, and removes personal touches from communication. The author likens this to experiences of censorship and confiscation from their own past. While authorities claim these measures are for drug interdiction, evidence of their effectiveness is lacking. The article argues that these practices inflict immense harm, severing crucial lifelines for incarcerated individuals and their families. Physical mail and visitation are presented as vital for the psychological well-being of those in prison. The author urges readers to take action by supporting prison abolition, avoiding complicity with facilitating companies, spreading awareness, and writing to incarcerated individuals. They emphasize that collective action, especially from tech professionals, can push back against these cruel practices. The author questions whether such invasive digital practices should extend beyond prisons.